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BD04 VXM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,904 mi
Last recorded192,904 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 192,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 182,050 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing.

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

center stop light not working

Fail 25 Nov 2016 182,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing.

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

center stop light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2015 171,878 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 171,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 160,814 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S wiper blade split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 160,814 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S wiper blade split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 147,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 132,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres feathering on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Jul 2012 132,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres feathering on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 116,537 miles

Both rear tyres featherd on inner edges

Rear plate starting to delaminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 116,537 miles

Both rear tyres featherd on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear plate starting to delaminate

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,209 miles

Coolant leak

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BD04 VXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD04 VXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD04 VXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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